Su Xiaotian felt that doing business was something that couldn't be explained too clearly in a short time, but it was obviously about buying low and selling high.
Generally speaking, at this stage, transporting goods from the south to the north and selling them at a higher price could earn the first pot of gold.
Oh, right, at this stage, the term "individual business owner" hadn't appeared yet; they were called "daogui" (speculators/hustlers).
Her brothers and Chi Yiyuan were likely doing similar small businesses.
Thinking of this, she suddenly remembered a very important question: her brothers were only dabbling in small ventures now, when would they be able to earn big money?
These years were a golden period for doing business. If the accumulation of the first pot of gold could be completed, the pressure later would be less.
However, if they did business on a large scale, it would be difficult to avoid being targeted. If it was classified as speculation and profiteering, there would actually be potential risks.
But, to apply for an individual business license, it seemed there wasn't such a policy yet.
Never mind, she would mention it now to give Uncle Changjiu something to think about, and the rest could be discussed later.
"Xiaotian, this is speculation and profiteering."
When Su Changjiu heard Su Xiaotian's words, he recalled them and his face turned pale with fright.
Su Xiaotian quickly said, "The country allows it now. If you don't believe me, ask my brother-in-law."
Su Changjiu then remembered. Wasn't it true that the Su family not only had a relative in Beijing but also a son-in-law who was a high-ranking official?
His heart didn't pound quite as hard anymore.
Chen Zi'an was a person with a good temperament, but Su Changjiu also worried if such a high-ranking official would be willing to talk to him.
While they were talking, Chen Zi'an returned with little Chen Xiuyuan.
The father and son didn't know where they had been, but they returned panting.
"Oh dear, why is Xiao Yuan sweating so much? Hurry up and sit on the kang, be careful not to catch a cold." Seeing her grandson like this, Grandma Su quickly called out, "Xiao Yuan, go sit next to your sister."
Little Chen Xiuyuan nimbly ran to the edge of the kang, but his small arms and legs couldn't reach the kang's edge at all.
After struggling for a while, the high kang edge remained a mountain he couldn't conquer.
The adults in the room watched the little fellow's antics, all with the attitude of watching a good show, and no one reached out to help.
Chen Xiuyuan was indeed clever. He quickly dragged a small stool over and successfully climbed onto the kang using the stool.
Then, with a smug look, he glanced at the people who refused to help him.
"Xiao Yuan, come here, sit next to your sister, it's warm here." Su Xiaotian quickly waved to Chen Xiuyuan.
"Xiao Yuan isn't cold!" Although the little fellow was on the kang, he clearly had no intention of getting under the covers.
Su Xiaotian grabbed the little fellow and pushed him under the quilt, saying, "Wait until your sweat dries before you come out!"
Chen Xiuyuan was very obedient to Su Xiaotian and sat obediently next to her. His well-behaved appearance made Chen Zi'an wonder, was this his own mischievous monkey?
Seeing that her grandson's problem was solved, Grandma Su then urged her son-in-law to sit by the stove quickly.
In such cold weather, sweating and catching a cold would not be good.
Chen Zi'an first greeted Su Changjiu calmly, and Su Changjiu quickly stood up.
"Mayor Chen!"
Chen Zi'an was embarrassed for a moment and said, "No need for that. We're all family, there's no mayor."
After saying this, Chen Zi'an sat next to Grandpa Su.
However, Su Changjiu remained standing, not daring to sit down.
Chen Zi'an glanced at him and said, "Team Leader, we are relatives. You are Xiu'er's cousin, which makes you my brother-in-law."
Chen Zi'an had a good impression of Su Changjiu.
The main reason was that Su Changjiu did not use others to fill in the gaps for his political achievements during those years.
His starting point was always for the consideration of the commune members.
It was rare for a team leader to achieve this.
Su Changjiu did not expect that such a high-ranking official as Chen Zi'an would call him brother-in-law, and he was overwhelmed with gratitude.
Grandpa Su looked at Su Changjiu, who was extremely excited, and said, "Changjiu, sit down!"
Su Changjiu mechanically sat down, but he couldn't ask the questions he wanted to ask.
"Zi'an, the team leader wants to ask about the country's current views on doing business."
When Chen Zi'an heard his father-in-law's words, he explained in detail to Su Changjiu the country's current attitude towards doing business.
He then gave examples of the situation in the south, breaking it down and explaining it clearly.
Simply put, the country allowed some small businesses, but not large-scale trading.
Su Changjiu could hardly believe what he was hearing. Had the outside world changed so much?
While Chen Zi'an was saying these things, some other listeners were captivated.
It was none other than the Su family's teenagers.
Although they had made some money doing business with Chi Yiyuan, they had never imagined that the south had developed to such an extent.
Su Xiao Si looked excitedly at his brothers, his expression clearly indicating his thoughts about making big money.
Among the Su family children, Su Xiao Si was the most enthusiastic about making money and loved it the most.
Chen Zi'an saw this expression clearly.
A smile flickered across Chen Zi'an's lips. He had previously said that he wanted to have a good chat with these children about this matter.
Unexpectedly, before he could even speak, these boys already had ideas in their minds.
The money was easy to make in these few years, and these brats were quite capable. He didn't mind lending a hand.
"This is the basic situation. The country not only doesn't oppose it but also encourages it. I believe that in a short while, policies will be introduced."
There were no clear policies yet, only tacit approval, but in the future, there would definitely be policies. Otherwise, if this continued, the market would inevitably become more chaotic, and they would not stand by and watch the market collapse due to chaos.
Su Changjiu nodded.
However, these words did not deeply affect him.
He felt that they lived in the countryside and were farmers; these matters were too far removed from them.
The others seemed to understand Su Changjiu's thoughts but did not try to persuade him too much.
After all, the country's policies were indeed not very clear at the moment.
If the person concerned has no ideas and dares not venture out, no matter how much others say, it will be wrong.
Su Changjiu sat for a while longer, then got up to take his leave.
Grandpa Su only said that if he heard any news in Beijing, he must tell him first.
Su Changjiu was already very satisfied with Grandpa Su's words. After thanking Grandpa Su repeatedly, he went home.
As Su Changjiu left, Su Xiao Si suddenly darted to Chen Zi'an's side, smiling obsequiously.
Su Xiao Si now felt like an idiot.
His uncle was in Licheng, what kind of place was that?
He had never thought of using such convenient conditions to make money.
Chen Zi'an was very good to the Su family's children, and the children were also very bold in front of him.
"Xiao Si, get away from me. Don't you know you have a loud voice? Why are you standing so close?"
Although Chen Zi'an's words were not polite, his face was full of smiles.